Three Rivers Bridal Show - Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick - Sunday, October 16 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Speak directly to premier wedding vendors in the region as they showcase gowns, music, florists, and cake.
Getting married? They'll show you how to do it … Where to do it … Everything you’ll need to do it … Even what to wear to do it! Everyone is welcome! Bring your Bridal Party and the GROOM!
The Tri Cities Association of Realtors® June 2011 market report was made available today. Things might seem bleak given the number of homes on the market(1) versus the number of homes sold(2) when comparing to last year’s June. However, our homes appear to be increasing in value(3) and the really good news is our market might be headed for an upturn in sales given the number of homes under contract(4). Of course, remembering this time last year the First Time Home Buyer Credit was available, but having said that, June’s sales are the lowest in 4 years.
Given the rest of the United States’ real estate markets, we are thankful to be in the Tri Cites as for the most part our homes are either maintaining their value but most often increasing in value. Plus, when dividing the inventory(1) by the number of homes sold(2) we come up with 4 and half months of inventory. In most circles, under 6 months of inventory is a seller’s market, while over 6 months of inventory is a buyer’s market. In the Tri Cities, we are in a seller’s market. Of course, our calculation assumes we only sell 273 (2011 #4) homes per month of which should go up given the number of homes under contract (2011 #4).
Let’s go on a treasure hunt through Tri Cities Washington, instead of using a map with a ‘X’ on it, how about we use a GPS (global positioning system) to direct us to the treasure. This is precisely what geocaching is all about! For those who have never heard of Geocaching before let me give you an overview of the game. The idea of geocaching is to find hidden containers using a GPS devise. Inside each container, or cache, there will be a logbook, writing utensil, and most of the time some sort of trinket collection.
Geocaching in the Tri Cities is the same as geocaching anywhere, right? Wrong. Geocaching in the Tri Cities is a great thing, every area is unique in terms of Geocaching. The City of Richland has several events centered around Geocaching, one of the events going on right now is the Geocoin Challenge Event. The Geocoin Challenge Event is spread out in 12 different locations, throughout Richland Washington there are geocaches strategically placed. On the lid of each container there will be a code, keep track of each code you find and for each person to visit 10 of the 12 geocaches they will receive a special geocaching coin.
There are 4 types of geocaches: Traditional – This is the original type of cache, containing only a logbook inside the container. Multi-Cache – This is a cache with involving 2 or more locations, hints are found at multiple locations to lead the seeker to where the final cache is positioned. Mystery or Puzzle Catcher – To find this cache the seeker must solve a puzzle first to determine the coordinates of the cache. Event Cache – This is an event to gather fellow geocachers together, the coordinates leads you to the events location.
Geocaching in 8 easy steps from Groundspeak: 1. Go to the Geocaching website and register for a free account. 2. Click “Hide and Seek a Cache” 3. Enter a postal code or address and click “Search” 4. Choose any geocache from the list and click on its name 5. Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your device 6. Use your GPS device to help you find the hidden geocache 7. Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location 8. Share your geocaching stories and photos online
For more information visit the Geocaching website or call one of the local parks and recreation departments.
If you have a crafty child then check this out! Sheep’s Clothing, in Kennewick Washington, is offering various Summer Make and Take Classes for kids over the summer. Through the various classes your child will learn the basics of knitting and crocheting, learn how to make jewelry, create knitting or weaving crafts that could make great gifts, as well as a variety of other creative shapes and toys. Most of the classes are taught by Kris Sperling, a few classes will be taught by either Johnabeth Sealy or Marcia MacDonald, owner of Sheep’s Clothing.
God’s Eye Memory Keeper These crafts are made using two sticks and basic weaving techniques. This would make a great gift from your child to a special family member with a picture of himself or herself tucked in it. The class will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.
Knitting by Any Means Kris will teach you a variety ways of knitting and weaving without needles or a loom. You will use your fingers, straws, and imagination to create your own masterpieces. The class will take place on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.
Bracelets Kris will teach your child a basic wrap bracelet that any age can make, and a braided one for the older children. The class will take place on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.
Yarn Dolls and Toys Make yarn dolls, octopuses, and other animals without any knitting or crouchet needed. The class will take place on Wednesday, July27, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.
Fork Flowers and Flower Felting Shapes Did you know you could use a fork to make a flower? Kris will show you how! She will also show you ways to make felted flowers and other felted shapes (baseball, cars, etc.). These flowers would be great to add to your headbands, pin to an outfit, or add to any of your other projects. The class will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.
Yarn Sculptures Did you know you could sculpt yarn? Stop by and let Kris show you what you can do with some glue and yarn. The class will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 1:00-2:30pm; the cost is $10 per person, no supplies to buy. Taught by Kris Sperling.
Kids Knit Kids Knit classes are available for children who are beginning to knit as well as those with some knitting experience. Beginners will learn to cast-on, knit, and bind-off while creating their choices of small projects. More experienced knitters patterns while creating their choice of small projects. These classes are designed for children age 7 and up. Kids Knit Classes are one hour, twice weekly for three weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm. The cost is $50 plus supplies. Taught by Marcia MacDonald. Session 1: July 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28 Session 2: August 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25
Kids’ Crochet Camps Johnabeth will teach you how to crouchet during these four day camps. These camps are designed for children age 7 and up. The cost is $50 for the four day camp. The camp will take place July 11-14, 2011 OR August 8-11, 2011 from 10:00-11:00am. Taught by Johnabeth Sealy.
If you are an adult interested in taking some knitting, crocheting or photography classes then check out the list of classes taught at Sheep's Clothing.
For more information about any of the Summer Kids' Activities offered by Sheep's Clothing visit the Sheep's Clothing website or call 509.734.2484.
Video Provides Overview of History and Cleanup of Hanford Site In Richland Washington the first chapter of The Hanford Story multimedia series, Hanford Overview, has received an Emmy for best Historical/Cultural - Program/Special. The award was presented by the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at its 48th Annual Emmy Awards in Snoqualmie, Wash., on Saturday, June 11, 2011 (http://www.natasnw.org/).
The program was produced by Lockheed Martin Creative & Strategic Services for the U.S. Department of Energy. Doug Shoop, U.S. Department of Energy, was the executive producer. Frank Armijo, Mission Support Alliance, and Dana Jensen, Lockheed Martin, were co-producers.
Background
The Hanford Story is a multimedia presentation that provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site-its history, today's cleanup activities, and a glimpse into the possibilities of future uses of the 586-square-mile government site in southeast Washington State.
The Hanford Story will be delivered in a series of video-based chapters dedicated to telling the multi-faceted story of the site. · The history of producing plutonium · Impacts to the environment resulting from producing plutonium · Progress being made in cleanup of the site · Innovative technologies and solutions being used in cleanup activities · Future uses of the Hanford Site
The general public is invited to attend the Richland Fly-In on June 26th at the Richland Airport. A variety of planes will be arriving Friday evening and several events are scheduled for Saturday. A pancake breakfast for pilots and the general public will kick off Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 am. Young eagles (children ages 8-17) will be flown free between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Over 200 children went flying last year.
Antique and experimental planes will be exhibited for the general public to view between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Mid-Columbia Ninety-Nines (an all woman pilots organization) will also be attending. Ninety-nine women chartered this group of aviators in 1929 with Amelia Earhart serving as first president.
Driving directions: Richland by pass highway to Richland Airport. Turn north at the light and enter airport, parking will be available near the tower.
Finley Washington Homes | A Rich Heritage Finley is located in the Benton County of Washington, of which can be found to the southeast of the bigger city of Kennewick. Finley Washington offers a home to over 1,500 families and based on the year 2000 census Finley has a population of 5,770.
The history of Finley Washington starts in March 18, 1902, when George Finley discovered the quiet area now known as Finley. George Finley, where the town gets its name, was a farmer who relocated from Nebraska. Originally, Finley was a very small town where only around 25 families resided. In the 1950’s, the population started to increase abundantly when its neighbor town Hover had to relocate to Finley. These new inhabitants transferred to Finley because of the construction of a dam, which later is now where River View High School was built.
During Finley’s formative periods, the development of the fresh water sources, rail lines, and electrical resources came about. Other utilities were also made available to the town dwellers of Finley. Even manufacturing, chemical, and other industrial firms started to flourish in the years of 1950s to 1960s. These still stand on the town of Finley until today.
Established hospitals and medical centers could easily be accessible from Finley, such as the Kennewick General Hospital, Lourdes Medical Center, and Kadlec Medical Center. A few miles away from the center of the town are many amenities like that of transport stations and food services. There are also available schools and community colleges in the area that proudly boasts of having a high percentage of high school graduates and almost 6% of the population pursuing further studies. The majority of the male working population of Finley work in the construction field, while women mostly work for healthcare and educational services.
Purchasing any home, condo, or other forms of real estate may be a difficult choice to make, but in Finley Washington, you can never go wrong in finding a home of your dreams. There are many choices you could choose from. You may be looking for a home for a small sized family, property for investment, or an area to build your own little business. The solid and diverse growing economy of Finley is a great starting point that any family or business can prosper because of the many developing industries in the city.
The land area of Finley Washington is quite big and truly beautiful. There are so many fun and exciting things to see, making it an ideal home for families who would wish to start anew. So, whether you plan to have a vacation home or a permanent residence in Finley, it will definitely be a great experience for you and your family.
Finley Washington homes and real estate for sale at JoeLane.com (updated hourly):
Tri Cities Washington The Next 2020 "Boom Town" According To Inman Real Estate News Recently, Tri Cities Washington Real Estate is among the top 10 places in the United States to experience growth in the next decade. Among the 10 metro areas in the United States, Tri Cities Washington's Kennewick, Richland, (West) and Pasco were number two (#2) on the list of "Top 2020 Real Estate Boom Towns" among potentially thousands of other candidates. Here is the top 10 list from Inman News:
Ok, I'll be the first to admit the following points will seem a bit random, but the points are some takeaways from Tuesday's ActiveRain RainCamp that I find valuable. I've posted Monday morning's before the break and after the break takeaways, as well as Monday afternoon's takeaways as well. Enjoy...
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Ok, I'll be the first to admit the following points will seem a bit random, but the points are some takeaways from Monday afternoon's ActiveRain RainCamp that I find valuable. I've posted Monday morning's before the break and after the break takeaways also. Enjoy...
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The Tri Cities Association of Realtors® June 2011 market report was made available today. Things might seem bleak given the number of homes on the market(1) versus the number of homes sold(2) when comparing to last year’s June. However, our homes appear to be increasing in value(3) and the really good news is our market might be headed for an upturn in sales given the number of homes under contract(4). Of course, remembering this time last year the First Time Home Buyer Credit was available, but having said that, June’s sales are the lowest in 4 years.
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